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Cannabis Rescheduling

Former Police Chiefs, Prosecutors, Correctional Officials Urge Biden to Reschedule Cannabis

Officials who dedicated their careers to protecting public safety and reducing unnecessary arrests say cannabis prohibition has become problematic.

February 22, 2024

International

Behind DEA’s 1975 Admission That Rescheduling Cannabis Does Not Violate International Treaty

The DEA’s refusal to reschedule cannabis nearly 50 years ago derived from HHS predecessor’s failure to recognize its medical value, not a 1961 treaty.

February 22, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

DEA, Attorney General Miss Deadline to Respond to 12 US Senators on Cannabis Rescheduling

The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to keep its process behind closed doors despite a congressional letter demanding transparency.

February 14, 2024

Federal Cannabis Legalization

VP Kamala Harris Touts Changing ‘Federal Marijuana Policy’ in Campaign Video

Many industry stakeholders and advocates pushed back, saying the White House hasn’t changed anything since Biden took office.

February 12, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

US Congressman Attempts to Sway DEA From Rescheduling Cannabis

Rep. Andy Harris claims the FDA’s eight-factor analysis on cannabis was “flawed,” leading to a “misguided” recommendation to reschedule.

February 2, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

12 US Senators Say Cannabis Should Be Descheduled, Demand Transparency From DEA

The dozen Democrats requested responses to six questions regarding the DEA’s rescheduling process.

January 30, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Biden Reaffirms Cannabis Stance During Campaign Stop

The president said he’s kept his promise on reform during a political event at South Carolina’s First-in-the-Nation dinner.

January 29, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Gillibrand, Nadler Joined by New York Leaders in Calling DEA to Deschedule Cannabis

Seven New York Democrats from all elected levels united with NORML, business leaders and advocates in Harlem to push for full removal.

January 29, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

President Biden Pardons More Cannabis-Related Convictions, Shortens Sentences of 11 Nonviolent Drug Offenders

The announcement comes as the federal government continues considering whether to reschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act.

January 2, 2024

Colorado

6 Governors Push Biden to Reschedule Cannabis Before Year’s End

Head executives from Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey and New York penned the letter to the White House.

December 6, 2023

Cannabis Rescheduling

‘Descheduling Would Not Be Utopia’

Shane Pennington of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur addresses some of the biggest questions and concerns surrounding cannabis rescheduling, including the role of the FDA and Big Pharma.

September 26, 2023

Colorado

Colorado Governor to President Biden: ‘We Must Do Better’ on Federal Cannabis Reform

Gov. Jared Polis encouraged the president to move swiftly to reschedule cannabis and urged him to not let up on other incremental changes.

September 5, 2023